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Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Valerian oil. Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the root of the Valerian, Valeriana officinalis collina, Valerianaceae

What does it do?

Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil?

Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Valerian oil. Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the root of the Valerian, Valeriana officinalis collina, Valerianaceae

Is Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil do in cosmetic products?

Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil is 97927-02-1.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010